Crestfall, Lancaster Family.
Old Master Lancaster sat on the sofa reading a newspaper. Despite his full head of white hair, he looked rosy and healthy, with a sharp spirit.
Uncle Ming was respectfully attending to him from behind.
The shrewd look gained from Old Master Lancaster’s years of experience was all hidden deep in his eyes, like giant waves in the deep sea that could overturn at any moment, unfathomable, restrained, and astute.
Beside Old Master Lancaster, Old Madam Lancaster, Moira Kendall, appeared slightly gentle and serene, sitting by the window with a pair of scissors, trimming flower branches.
In front of Old Master Lancaster sat a middle-aged woman and a young man.
The middle-aged woman was Penelope Lancaster, Julian Lancaster’s aunt and sister of his father, and beside her was her son, Ian Lancaster.
Today, Penelope brought Ian to report the company’s quarterly business situation to Old Master Lancaster.
Penelope was a strong woman, having entered Lancaster Group early to start her career. She married in a son-in-law, and her son took her surname. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs ɴoᴠel Fɪre.nᴇt
Now Ian works at the Lancaster Group’s Crestfall headquarters, but his ability is average, and his position isn’t too high.
Just like Vincent Lancaster, relying on the Lancasters’ aura, he lives decently.
But his ambitions are wild, wanting more.
Suddenly, something seemed to cross Penelope’s mind. She looked at Old Master Lancaster and tentatively said, "Dad, I saw Arlan yesterday, and we chatted for a while. Aren’t she and her son learning at Julian’s Veridia company now?"
Old Master Lancaster remained expressionless, only raising his eyes slightly towards Penelope upon hearing Julian’s name.
Seeing Old Master Lancaster seemingly interested, Penelope became more enthusiastic and said, "Arlan told me that Julian is actually with Vincent’s ex-girlfriend? This news really shocked me! I thought she was joking, but it turned out to be true!"
Mentioning this matter, Old Master Lancaster’s face instantly darkened, a sense of impending storm pressing down.
"Hmph!" he snorted heavily.
That brat really is troublesome, claiming he would handle the matter. A while ago, he casually inquired and found out he still hadn’t dealt with that woman!
However, he gave Julian a month’s time. By then, he would have to handle it himself!
A bloodthirsty coldness flashed in Old Master Lancaster’s eyes.
But he was still somewhat uneasy. He knew Julian’s ability and that his methods of handling things bore a resemblance to his own in the old days. But this time, Julian kept procrastinating; could it be that he really developed feelings for that woman?
He had already been disappointed once; would he really disappoint him again?
Penelope had been observing Old Master Lancaster’s expression. Seeing his lips tightly pursed and face gloomy, she knew he disapproved of the matter.
Her elder and younger brothers were incompetent, so she could take on the responsibility of the Lancaster Family. Though she was a daughter, her abilities were no less than any man’s.
Why would Old Master Lancaster overlook her to groom Julian as the future successor of Lancaster Group? At worst, her son Ian could also do it!
It just so happened that Old Master Lancaster was a traditional, rigid old fossil, believing that family assets must pass to males, not females. Later, Julian displayed astonishing talent, turning all her efforts into bubbles...
She had long been unwilling to accept this.
Finally capturing Julian’s mistake, how could she not seize the opportunity to exploit it?
Penelope said earnestly, "What insanity is this—an uncle and nephew sharing a woman? Saying this outside would certainly bring disrespect upon the Lancaster Family. Are there not plenty of noble daughters in Crestfall? Does none catch his eye? If that woman indeed marries in..."
"Unless I’m dead, she won’t even dream of it!"
Old Master Lancaster slammed his hand heavily on the nearby solid wood table, revealing his fury, sending a chill through people’s hearts.